Call of the Cuckoo | Laurel and Hardy Movie Review

In this episode of Rodney Stewart Reviews, Rodney covers the 1927 silent short Call of the Cuckoo.

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy appear alongside other Hal Roach comedians as a group of escaped mental patients who wreak havoc on an unsuspecting household. Rodney breaks down the wild physical comedy, the ensemble chaos, and what makes this early short a fun piece of Laurel and Hardy history.

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The Second Hundred Years | Laurel and Hardy Movie Review

In this episode of Rodney Stewart Reviews, Rodney looks at the 1927 Laurel and Hardy silent short The Second Hundred Years.

Stan and Ollie play convicts who escape prison and try to stay free, only to find themselves in one ridiculous situation after another. Rodney breaks down the early chemistry, the physical comedy, and why this silent classic still works so well nearly a century later.

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Ladrones | Laurel and Hardy Movie Review

In this episode of Rodney Stewart Reviews, Rodney covers Ladrones (1930), the Spanish-language version of Laurel and Hardy’s Night Owls.

Stan and Ollie once again get mixed up with the police in a late-night scheme that spirals into classic chaos. This expanded remake features the duo performing in Spanish, with extra footage and a slightly different flavour from the English original. Rodney breaks down the comedy, the performances, and how this unique version holds up.

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Night Owls | Laurel and Hardy Movie Review

In this episode of Rodney Stewart Reviews, Rodney digs into the 1930 Laurel and Hardy short Night Owls.

Stan and Ollie find themselves tangled up with the police and a late-night burglary scheme that quickly spirals into pure chaos. Rodney breaks down the physical comedy, the classic routines, and what makes this early short still so funny today.

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Scram! | Laurel and Hardy Movie Review

In this episode of Rodney Stewart Reviews, Rodney takes a look at the classic 1932 Laurel and Hardy short Scram!.

Stan and Ollie are once again in hot water with the law, and their attempt to find a place to sleep for the night leads to one of their most chaotic and hilarious predicaments yet. Rodney breaks down the comedy, the chemistry, and why this short still holds up nearly a century later.

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In this episode of Rodney Stewart Reviews, we take on the classic Laurel and Hardy short known in Spanish as “Tiembla Y Titubea” (the 1930 film originally titled Below Zero).

Stan and Ollie hit the freezing streets as struggling musicians, hoping for a few coins and instead finding themselves in one of their most memorable early talkie misadventures. Rodney breaks down the snowy slapstick, the classic set pieces, the duo’s impeccable timing, and how this short captures the pair at their hungry, hapless best.

Join us for a full review of the plot, the standout gags, the historical context, and whether “Tiembla Y Titubea” still delivers the laughs nearly a century later.

In this episode of Rodney Stewart Reviews, we brave the cold with Laurel and Hardy’s 1930 short “Below Zero.”

Stan and Ollie hit the frozen streets as struggling musicians, hoping for a few coins… and instead find themselves in one of their most memorable early talkie misadventures. Rodney breaks down the snowy slapstick, the classic set pieces, the duo’s impeccable timing, and how this short captures the pair at their hungry, hapless best.

Join us for a full review of the plot, the standout gags, the historical context, and whether “Below Zero” still delivers the laughs nearly a century later.

In this episode of Rodney Stewart Reviews, we dig into the classic Laurel and Hardy short “You’re Darn Tootin’” (1928).

Stan and Ollie play a pair of musicians whose day goes spectacularly sideways, leading to one of their most memorable and chaotic early silent-era brawls. Rodney breaks down the comedy timing, the physical gags, the chemistry that made Laurel and Hardy legends, and why this short still delivers nearly a century later.

Join us for a full review of the plot, the slapstick highlights, the historical context, and whether “You’re Darn Tootin’” earns its place among the duo’s best work.

In this episode of Rodney Stewart Reviews, we set sail with Saps at Sea (1940) — Laurel and Hardy’s final film for Hal Roach Studios, and one of their last true classics.

Ollie has developed a serious case of “hornophobia” from working in a noisy horn factory, so Stan decides a peaceful boat holiday is just what the doctor ordered. Naturally, nothing stays peaceful for long. A quiet dockside getaway quickly turns into chaos when an escaped criminal boards their boat, and the boys find themselves in deep water once again.

Rodney looks at the sharp physical comedy, the great supporting turns (including James Finlayson), and why this late Roach feature still delivers big laughs while marking the end of an era for the team.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering the boys’ feature films, Saps at Sea is a must-watch.

Tune in and let’s get all at sea with Stan and Ollie.

In this episode of Rodney Stewart Reviews, we go back to the very beginning with Slipping Wives (1927) — one of the earliest films to feature both Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, years before they officially became a team.

Neglected society wife Priscilla Dean decides to make her husband jealous by hiring a delivery man (Stan) to pose as a brilliant young author at a dinner party. Hardy plays the suspicious husband, and the resulting mix of misunderstanding, social awkwardness, and physical comedy is pure early Hal Roach gold.

Rodney looks at how the boys’ chemistry was already starting to spark, the film’s place in their pre-team years, and why this silent short remains a fascinating (and very funny) piece of Laurel and Hardy history.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or just starting your journey with the boys, Slipping Wives is an essential early gem.

Tune in and let’s slip into this classic.